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Yes, you read it right.. The domain was hacked from their Godaddy account and then transferred to different registrar’s causing the site to be down for more than 24 hours! I’m glad that MakeAUse is back roaring. I had blogged tips about keeping your websites and email accounts safe, I’m posting them again:

15 Tips to keep you safe and your websites safer! 🙂

1) Be careful from hackers – Block/Delete them from your MSN/YIM Lists2) Cmod all the files as the Read.txt file of your script says..1 exploit found and BOOM! You wonâ€™t have your site the next day..3) Take daily SQL + All files backups to secure your site and prevent a huge loss4) Scan your PC with Nod32 or Kaspersky AV to prevent Keyloggers and being hacked5) Change your password every 30 days6) Use a Random Password7) If you suspect that your PC has a KeyLogger – Copy Paste the password in the field, Do not type it!8 ) Scan your PC every 3 days and keep the database updated9) Use a secured Hoster or if you own a server make sure its secured10) Remember the secret Question and Answer of your accounts11) If you own a Forum or a Blog, make a Hidden/Secret Admin12) Avoid keeping the same passwordÂ for all your accounts13) Do not enter Credit Card/Account details on non â€œhttps://â€ sites14) Do not download/run untrusted files, images, softwares etc.15) Password protect Firefox using the Master Password Option(Hacker cannot get your passwords if he sniffs your Firefox with password stealer)16) and I have added another to the list today: Stay away from GODADDY!!